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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Seven-banded wrasse

Thalassoma septemfasciatum Scott, 1959
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Seven-banded wrasse (Thalassoma septemfasciatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Thalassoma septemfasciatum
Authority
Scott, 1959
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
31 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Seven-banded wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Seven-banded wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical known only from Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
31cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Scott, 1959

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